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Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is a banquet hall wedding venue in Sunland Park, New Mexico. With over 50 years of history hosting events, this place boasts a charm that makes it ideal for a momentous wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether couples are seeking an outdoor space for their ceremony, or they require an indoor venue for their reception, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing offers both.

On the Camino Real Deck, couples can make their union official overlooking the nearby countryside landscape. With a clear blue sky overhead, couples benefit from a natural ceiling on fine days. Here, the space can be laid out with brilliant white covered chairs, high-back benches, and a floral arch.

The other outside space on offer is the Sunset Patio. Underfoot, red brick paving and a beige-colored aisle draw the eye towards a natural backdrop of lush green trees and sunlit shrubbery. Soft-covered seats can be set out here for your guests to observe the moment you and your significant other say ‘I do’.

Inside, couples and their invited wedding party can make use of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s facility. Terracotta-colored flooring, eggshell-cream walls, and stylish silver chairs arranged around circular tables provide a roomy and elegant place for everyone to enjoy the wedding meal and a few beverages.

Services Offered

In addition to offering many basic services such as cleanup and setup, Ardovino’s desert Crossing also provides a number of other convenient services.

First and foremost is the fact that they serve their own cuisine on site. The venue’s staff are happy to create personalized menus for your special event that can sate almost any palate or appetite. By using fresh, local ingredients in many of their dishes, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing restaurant serves food that reflects the locality. Hors d’oeuvres (smoked salmon rolls, mini caprese skewers), buffet meals (beef tenderloin fillet, chicken rosaria), and desserts (creme brulée, cherry crumble) often populate the menu.

Other Services

In addition to its rich history, which has been building since the early 1900s, there are plenty of other interesting features of this location. For the couple of honor who want to spend the night in the same setting as their ceremony and reception, the Sweet 57 is available. The vintage travel trailer offers a cozy, funky setting for couples to sleep in charming comfort.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,800

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$475

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$475

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$4

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

Reviews of Ardovino's Desert Crossing

Fancy
Fancy Sent on 12/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magical NYE wedding

Marina helps dreams come true, even if they're really weird!
V
Victoria Sent on 03/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely and incredible time!

We had an incredible time with Peggy! She was our favorite part of the whole place! We love her to death!!
-The Matthews
C
Claudia Sent on 11/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

My husband And I planned our wedding at Ardovino's Desert Crossing because they have always been one of our favorite restaurants since we began to date. Our experience was amazing since the 1st meeting with Peggy their coordinator. She was helpful, and answered all our questions, and made us feel 100% comfortable and happy with our decision to host our wedding there! Our guest were happy with the food, and and beautiful ambiance! Thank you for everything!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 10/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue EVER!!!!!!!!!

This venue is absolutely amazing for any event. We had our ceremony and reception on the Camino Real Sky Deck and it was truly stunning!!!!! The venue itself lends to an amazing scenic backdrop, and the staff there was courteous and professional! Our wedding was seriously the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever been to, not because it was my own, but because Peggy, the Ardovinos crew, as well as Patrick Carey event planning helped transform that space into the most perfect rustic space for our magical day! The food was exceptional as usual and Marina the owner personally came down to congratulate us before, during, and after the ceremony. I want to recommend EVERYONE to get married there because it was such a wonderful experience 🥰
G
Giorgio Sent on 07/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great, Valuable, and Wonderfull Experience..!!

Ardovino's Staff, help us to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary Nigth, a "Memorable One", with their Profesionalism, and
Quality of Service. We will recomend it 100%.
L and J El Paso, TX
T
Thomas Sent on 07/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful day

I couldn't have had a better experience
E
Elvira Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Ardovino’s took care of so many details that I did not need a wedding planner. The food was delicious to the point that my guests kept talking about it after the wedding. The hall is cozy and beautiful. The lights on the ceiling have a magical feeling and the view from the back patio is breathtaking.
The wait staff was very attentive and organized.
Peggy Stein, the event coordinator was a huge help in making all the decisions that go into planning a wedding. She was easy to communicate with and gave me great advice.
I would definitely have another wedding here!
C
Claudia Sent on 03/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

March Wedding

Beautiful venue! Friendly staff and quality service. All the guests LOVED the food and they accommodated for vegetarian guests.
O
Otto Sent on 03/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect!

The location and food were all so perfect. Peggy, Ardovino's event organizer, made sure every single detail was taken care of. We were able to stay under our budget. Dream wedding venue!
J
Jayme Sent on 02/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simple Wedding

My Husband and I are very simple people. We both wanted a simple wedding but also something elegant, Ardovino's was the perfect place for both. Peggy worked with us on every aspect and we got everything we wanted and stayed within budget.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Ardovino's Desert Crossing frequently asked questions

Ardovino's Desert Crossing includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ardovino's Desert Crossing includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Ardovino's Desert Crossing includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Ardovino's Desert Crossing for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
Ardovino's Desert Crossing offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ardovino's Desert Crossing offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ardovino's Desert Crossing offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Ardovino's Desert Crossing offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Ardovino's Desert Crossing is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in flexibility.
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